Here in Florida, we can fire up the grill all year round, but for many of you I know it’s a special treat to be enjoyed in the summer. I don’t know too many people who don’t like to grill because it’s easy and you can cook almost anything, from chicken and ribs, to burgers, to zucchini and corn-on-the-cob, to shish kebabs! During the grilling ...

I love apples. I have many fond memories of growing up in Michigan and visiting the cider mills in the fall. We’d munch on caramel apples, pick our own apples from the trees, and drink up delicious cider! And there was nothing better than my mom’s apple pie! Apples are often a favorite with kids, as they were with me, and my children are no ...

Disney FamilyFun magazine always has great ideas for creative things that families can do together. In fact, I’ve printed many of their holiday ideas on this blog in the past! Now, Disney FamilyFun has released a very special collector’s issue called Dinnertime! It’s filled with more than 98 easy recipes for meals you can make for (and with) your ...

Is someone at your house graduating from high school or college? Land O’Lakes has these terrific tips to ensure a successful open house for your graduate: Organize ahead of time so you’ll be relaxed at the party. Identify recipes that can be prepared ahead. Itemize everything needed to minimize shopping trips. Throw a party for a group of ...

Springtime has blossomed in the test kitchens of Land O’Lakes! With it come delicious and creative new cookie recipes made with LAND O LAKES® Butter, in addition to weekly opportunities for at-home chefs to win some great new prizes for their kitchens. Don’t these look yummy? This Simple Spring Flowers recipe (at right) is a new twist on an old ...

Here’s a great and easy-to-prepare recipe for your Easter brunch from “Daily Buzz” food correspondent and Relish Magazine executive chef, Jon Ashton. This innovative and flavorful recipe is prepared with a secret time-saving ingredient -- Nature’s Peak sliced frozen strawberries, cutting back your time and prep in the kitchen! White Chocolate ...

Hellmann’s has teamed up with celebrity chef Bobby Flay and actress/mom Lori Loughlin (I loved her on Full House!) to present the Real Food Project on Hellmanns.com! This comprehensive online resource provides tips and ideas on how to create real meals made with Real Food. Through a series of videos (great for multi-tasking moms), The Real Food ...

Summer’s almost here, and it’s time to start planning activities for the kids. This may include camp, sports, play dates, vacations and sleepovers, but chances are that there will still be plenty of times when you’ll hear your kids say, “Mom, we’re bored!” That’s the perfect time to get out a Busy Tot Box! With a subscription to Busy Tot Box, ...

Here’s a tasty new twist on the traditional St. Patrick’s Day shamrock -- sweet green pretzels fashioned from canned refrigerated bread stick dough and coated with a sprinkling of colored sugar and cinnamon. Thanks to Disney FamilyFun magazine for this terrific recipe! You can view other great St. Patrick’s Day recipes, as well as crafts, at ...

With four hungry boys, spaghetti and pasta have always been popular meals in our house. They’re easy to make in large quantities, and everyone loves them. But sometimes we do get tired of eating the same old dishes, which is why I was excited to learn that Ragu has hundreds of great family recipes on their website at Ragu.com. For example, I ...